Earlier this year, Bedford Borough Council adopted its Local Plan 2030. This set out where and how growth will take place across Bedford Borough over the next decade to provide housing, schools, jobs, and infrastructure.
Easter Pharmacy opening times for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
Commenting on the Government's COVID winter plan Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Christine McHugh reminded last week's Local Outbreak Engagement Board that "The national Government's response has been behind the curve throughout the pandemic, reacting too late to trends that were in fact obvious. Despite the success of the vaccines and vaccine rollout, the latest figures show there are over 10 times the number of cases, 16 times the number of hospitalisations and 3 times as many deaths now compared with the same time last year. In addition, national commentators are saying hospitals are currently operating close to winter-level pressures before winter has even begun."
We are flying the national flag of Pakistan today at the Old Town Hall, to celebrate the anniversary of Pakistan's Independence.
Following recommendations - which included securing an independent review and a resetting of departmental priorities and input from the Environment Committee's Task and Finish Group - from the Planning Advisory Service and a Task and Finish Group, Bedford Borough Council's Planning Service has made excellent progress against national targets. Minor applications are now being determined within eight weeks 87% of the time (November 2022) - a huge improvement since actions were taken and well above the government's 70% target. The proportion of major applications determined within 13 weeks has also remained comfortably above the national target.
When the team at local charity, SMART, launched their Cold Relief in Bedford (CRIB) appeal back in November, they had their hearts set on trying to raise £20,000 (50% of the CRIB target) before Christmas. Thanks to the incredible support from Bedfordians, they've nearly done it! That's over £18,000 raised in under six weeks - isn't that wonderful?
